Question Bank Flashcards
OPCON AND TACON – Operational control of RWAI assets remain with the ______________. Once placed in an RWAI alert posture, tactical control resides with ___________________.
OPCON AND TACON – Operational control of RWAI assets remain with the COAST GUARD. Once placed in an RWAI alert posture, tactical control resides with NON-USCG AGENCIES.
TACON: Therefore, operational commanders must understand that ___________ cannot be diverted to other missions away from their primary Airspace Control Alert function and associated secondary law enforcement (LE) mission
TACON: Therefore, operational commanders must understand that RWAI AIRCRAFT cannot be diverted to other missions away from their primary Airspace Control Alert function and associated secondary law enforcement (LE) mission.
TRUE or FALSE: TACON – As the mission dictates, the USSS may have a representative onboard the aircraft; CONR’s instructions take precedence over the USSS agent’s directives if conflicting instructions occur.
FALSE: TACON – As the mission dictates, the USSS may have a representative onboard the aircraft; CONR’s instructions take precedence over the USSS agent’s directives if conflicting instructions occur. TACON onboard representative’s directives take precedence
USCG RWAI aircraft ARE/ARE NOT capable of excuting Authority For Intercept Operations (AFIO) and MUST/NEED NOT comply with all Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearances.
USCG RWAI aircraft ARE NOT capable of excuting Authority For Intercept Operations (AFIO) and MUST comply with all Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearances.
Authority for Intercept Operations (AFIO): USCG RWAI aircraft ARE/ARE NOT capable of executing and therefore ARE/ARE NOT permitted to declare AFIO…
Authority for Intercept Operations (AFIO): USCG RWAI aircraft ARE NOT capable of executing and therefore ARE NOT permitted to declare AFIO…
Aircrews will not be assigned to RWAI alert duty for more than ____ consecutive hours except for a period of one hour or less prior to the duty cycle to preflight, set the aircraft, brief, and provide alert response overlap with other alert crews.
Aircrews will not be assigned to RWAI alert duty for more than 12 consecutive hours except for a period of one hour or less prior to the duty cycle to preflight, set the aircraft, brief, and provide alert response overlap with other alert crews.
A scramble directive from TACON constitutes authority to close with a TOI to ___________, ____________, and _____________.
A scramble directive from TACON constitutes authority to close with a TOI to IDENTIFY, SIGNAL, and ESCORT (AS REQUIRED).
Once the pilot calls “_________________”, controller will continue to provide _________________ updates inside 5NM from TOI. If a pilot calls “_________________” ADS will cease TOI position calls.
Once the pilot calls “TALLY”, controller will continue to provide RANGE updates inside 5NM from TOI. If a pilot calls “JUDY” ADS will cease TOI position calls.
The information found in the Fighter to ADS Brief (NORAD 9-LINE B) consists of: (9 pts)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________
The information found in the Fighter to ADS Brief (NORAD 9-LINE B) consists of: (9 pts)
1. Aircraft Type or WEFT
2. Aircraft Tail #
3. Aircraft Markings
4. Aircraft Lighting/Electrical Systems Working?(Affirm/Neg)
5. Aircraft Passenger Window Shades (Open / Closed)
6. Number of Pilots Present/Uniformed?
7. Aircraft Acknowledge Presence (Hand signals/Guard)?
8. Aircraft Configuration (Gear, Flaps, Abnormal)
9. Remarks
For RWAI scrambles; ___________ minutes after initial scramble call, ADS will initiate ________________ calls in the blind until RWAI checks-in.
For RWAI scrambles; five minutes after initial scramble call, ADS will initiate TOI BRAHS calls in the blind until RWAI checks-in.
Rotary Wing/Low Slow Intercept (LSI) aircraft do not perform the ______________________ mission. Rotary Wing/LSI aircraft should receive a mission of ______________________ (w/ cardinal direction/location) instead of ______________________ .
Rotary Wing/Low Slow Intercept (LSI) aircraft do not perform the HEADBUTT mission. Rotary Wing/LSI aircraft should receive a mission of GUIDE (w/ cardinal direction/location) instead of HEADBUTT.
ATC separation criteria are based upon the expectation that intercept aircraft will remain within a ________________radius and plus/minus _______________________vertical of the TOI once “TOI Intercepted” is declared. It is imperative to flight safety that pilots communicate intentions/requests with ATC prior to any flight element leaving the established bubble to RTB, shadow, flight split up, etc.
ATC separation criteria are based upon the expectation that intercept aircraft will remain within a 5 MILE radius and plus/minus TWO THOUSAND FEET vertical of the TOI once “TOI Intercepted” is declared. It is imperative to flight safety that pilots communicate intentions/requests with ATC prior to any flight element leaving the established bubble to RTB, shadow, flight split up, etc.
ONE Comm Standards – Do not use ___________________ when talking to ATC. Adhere to ATC standards and use ____________________________ when required.
ONE Comm Standards – Do not use BREVITY WORDS when talking to ATC. Adhere to ATC standards and use PLAIN ENGLISH when required.
Intercepting aircraft signals: DAY - Rocking wings from a position slightly above and ahead of, and normally to the left of, the intercepted aircraft and, after acknowledgement, a slow level turn, normally to the left, on to the desired heading.Meaning: __________________________________________
Intercepting aircraft signals: DAY - Rocking wings from a position slightly above and ahead of, and normally to the left of, the intercepted aircraft and, after acknowledgement, a slow level turn, normally to the left, on to the desired heading.Meaning: YOU HAVE BEEN INTERCEPTED, FOLLOW ME.
Intercepting aircraft signals NOTE: ______________________________ or _____________________________ may require the intercepting aircraft to take up a position slightly above and head of, and to the right of, the intercepted aircraft and to make the subsequent turn to the right.
Intercepting aircraft signals NOTE: METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS or TERRAIN may require the intercepting aircraft to take up a position slightly above and head of, and to the right of, the intercepted aircraft and to make the subsequent turn to the right.
Intercepting aircraft signal: DAY-Circling aerodrome, lowering landing gear and overflying runway in direction of landing or, if the intercepted aircraft is a helicopter, overflying the helicopter landing area. NIGHT-Same and, in addition, showing steady landing lights. Meaning: ________________________________________
Intercepting aircraft signal: DAY-Circling aerodrome, lowering landing gear and overflying runway in direction of landing or, if the intercepted aircraft is a helicopter, overflying the helicopter landing area. NIGHT-Same and, in addition, showing steady landing lights. Meaning: LAND AT THIS AERODROME/AIRPORT.
Intercepting aircraft signal: DAY or NIGHT-An abrupt break-away maneuver from the intercepted aircraft consisting of a climbing turn of 90 degrees or more without crossing the line of flight of the intercepted aircraft. Meaning: ____________________________________.
Intercepting aircraft signal: DAY or NIGHT-An abrupt break-away maneuver from the intercepted aircraft consisting of a climbing turn of 90 degrees or more without crossing the line of flight of the intercepted aircraft. Meaning: YOU MAY PROCEED.
Intercepted aircraft signals: DAY or NIGHT-Irregular flashing of all available lights.Meaning: ______________________________.
Intercepted aircraft signals: DAY or NIGHT-Irregular flashing of all available lights. Meaning: IN DISTRESS.
Intercepted aircraft signal: DAY or NIGHT-Regular switching on and off of all available lights but in such a manner as to be distinct from flashing lights. Meaning: _________________________________.
Intercepted aircraft signal: DAY or NIGHT-Regular switching on and off of all available lights but in such a manner as to be distinct from flashing lights. Meaning: CANNOT COMPLY.
RWAI Weather Requirements: For operational RWAI missions, there are ____________ takeoff minimums. To conduct an intercept, the intercepting aircraft shall have the target of interest in sight and remain ______________________________ with no less than _____________________ of flight visibility.
RWAI Weather Requirements: For operational RWAI missions, there are NO takeoff minimums. To conduct an intercept, the intercepting aircraft shall have the target of interest in sight and remain CLEAR OF CLOUDS with no less than ONE STATUTE MILE of flight visibility.
Non-deployed Aircrews (including all RWAI). A flight crewmember shall be relieved from all duty (including collateral duties) for no less than ____ consecutive hours at least once during any ____ consecutive days (192 hours).
Non-deployed Aircrews (including all RWAI). A flight crewmember shall be relieved from all duty (including collateral duties) for no less than 24 consecutive hours at least once during any EIGHT consecutive days (192 hours).
RWAI Weather Requirements: For RWAI training missions, the interceptor and the Track of Interest (TOI) aircraft shall maintain ______________________________ in the training area. The minimum visibility for RWAI training missions is _____________.
RWAI Weather Requirements: For RWAI training missions, the interceptor and the Track of Interest (TOI) aircraft shall maintain VFR CLOUD CLEARANCES in the training area. The minimum visibility for RWAI training missions is 3NM.
RWAI Weather Requirements: The TOI altitude shall allow for a minimum of ___________________ feet between the TOI aircraft and cloud bases or next cloud layer when operating VFR over-the-top. The minimum hard deck for training intercept is ______________________ feet Above Ground Level (AGL).
RWAI Weather Requirements: The TOI altitude shall allow for a minimum of 1500 FEET between the TOI aircraft and cloud bases or next cloud layer when operating VFR over-the-top. The minimum hard deck for training intercept is 1000 FEET Above Ground Level (AGL).
What is the MINIMUM CREW REQUIREMENT FOR RWAI OPERATIONAL MISSIONS:
1) ___________________
2) ___________________
3) ___________________
What is the MINIMUM CREW REQUIREMENT FOR RWAI OPERATIONAL MISSIONS:
1) AIRCRAFT COMMANDER
2) FIRST PILOT
3) BASIC AIRCREWMAN (RWAI qualified)
SELECT ONE: UNITS / AIRCREWS designated by Commandant (CG-DCO) to perform TAC-FR, RWAI and AUF CD are authorized to fly night formation flights for training and operational missions.
SELECT ONE: UNITS designated by Commandant (CG-DCO) to perform TAC-FR, RWAI and AUF CD are authorized to fly night formation flights for training and operational missions.
If the TOI aircraft maintains position over a linear geographical landmark or agreed upon ground track, only the ________________________ is required to have the other aircraft in sight at ____________ NM to continue the practice intercept.
If the TOI aircraft maintains position over a linear geographical landmark or agreed upon ground track, only the INTERCEPTOR is required to have the other aircraft in sight at ONE NM to continue the practice intercept.
TRUE or FALSE: Aircraft from the CG Air Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol, or other agencies may be used to conduct day and night training and exercises only when radar services by an air defense ground-based or airborne radar control source are utilized.
TRUE: Aircraft from the CG Air Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol, or other agencies may be used to conduct day and night training and exercises only when radar services by an air defense ground-based or airborne radar control source are utilized.
RWAI Qualification: To be eligible for the RWAI qualification, a pilot must be designated a _________________________ or higher.
RWAI Qualification: To be eligible for the RWAI qualification, a pilot must be designated a FIRST PILOT or higher.
NOTE: The interceptor can be within 45° of the TOI beam, but if the pilot does not maintain__________/___________, the intercept could develop into either a _________________ requiring more assertive maneuvering or a ________ intercept which needlessly increases the time to intercept the TOI.
NOTE: The interceptor can be within 45° of the TOI beam, but if the pilot does not maintain CUTOFF/CBDR, the intercept could develop into either a HEAD-TO-HEAD requiring more assertive maneuvering or a REAR intercept which needlessly increases the time to intercept the TOI.
The shadow position is ______________ feet above the TOI on a _____________° formation angle, approximately _______________feet off the TOI’s left rear.
The shadow position is 200-300’ above the TOI on a 30° to 45° formation angle, approximately 200-500’ off the TOI’s left rear.
WARNING: Use caution while flying abeam another aircraft with reduced lateral and vertical separation. Be prepared to __________ for any TOI movement towards the intercepting aircraft. The typical maneuver is an immediate pitch back recovery to shadow position. The overriding objective is to gain safe separation while maintaining ___________________and ___________/____________________ over the TOI.
WARNING: Use caution while flying abeam another aircraft with reduced lateral and vertical separation. Be prepared to MANEUVER for any TOI movement towards the intercepting aircraft. The typical maneuver is an immediate pitch back recovery to shadow position. The overriding objective is to gain safe separation while maintaining VISUAL CONTACT and ENERGY/TACTICAL ADVANTAGE over the TOI.
T/F: NOTE: The cutoff vector given by ADS IS NOT adjusted for winds and therefore is not an assigned heading. Crews must ensure that the aircraft track is following the assigned cutoff vector.
TRUE: NOTE: The cutoff vector given by ADS IS NOT adjusted for winds and therefore is not an assigned heading. Crews must ensure that the aircraft track isfollowing the assigned cutoff vector.
When aft of the TOI’s beam, do not ___________ as the geometric position needed to establish forward bearing drift has already been achieved.
When aft of the TOI’s beam, do not TURN TO TAIL as the geometric position needed to establish forward bearing drift has already been achieved.
Crews ___________ use night vision goggles (NVGs) for night intercept operations to the maximum extent possible.
Crews SHOULD use night vision goggles (NVGs) for night intercept operations to the maximum extent possible.
In order to provide a rapid scramble order response, crews must maintain a high degree of personal fitness and mental alertness; this includes refraining from any ________________________ or __________________ outside of the RWAI response capability while standing alert duty.
In order to provide a rapid scramble order response, crews must maintain a high degree of personal fitness and mental alertness; this includes refraining from any ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES or OBLIGATIONS outside of the RWAI response capability while standing alert duty.
Once an aircraft is placed in alert status, only _________ can authorize launch of that aircraft or divert that aircraft from its primary RWAI mission.
Once an aircraft is placed in alert status, only TACON can authorize launch of that aircraft or divert that aircraft from its primary RWAI mission.
T/F: Due to the time critical nature of the mission, aircrews are relieved from following ATC guidance and instructions when conflicting instructions from TACON are given.
FALSE: Due to the time critical nature of the mission, aircrews are relieved from following ATC guidance and instructions when conflicting instructions from TACON are given.
NOTE: TOI speed is a(n) ______________ based on TOI radar track data.
NOTE: TOI speed is a(n) GROUND SPEED based on TOI radar track data.
The pitch back is the maneuver’s initial cyclic climb executed to change________ energy to __________ energy, trading off airspeed for altitude.
The pitch back is the maneuver’s initial cyclic climb executed to change KINETIC energy to POTENTIAL energy, trading off airspeed for altitude
WARNING: If both pilots lose visual contact with the TOI at any time during the maneuver, immediately ________________ the maneuver. Maneuver to maintain/establish vertical and lateral separation from the TOI’s last known position and course while making a ______________ call to TACON.
WARNING: If both pilots lose visual contact with the TOI at any time during the maneuver, immediately TERMINATE the maneuver. Maneuver to maintain/establish vertical and lateral separation from the TOI’s last known position and course while making a NO JOY call to TACON
It is vital that crews maintain CBDR until beginning the intercept maneuver. This can be accomplished by keeping the TOI stationary in relation to a distant _________ object on the ground.
It is vital that crews maintain CBDR until beginning the intercept maneuver. This can be accomplished by keeping the TOI stationary in relation to a distant FIXED object on the ground.
For rear intercepts, disengage flight director modes between _____________ from the TOI.
For rear intercepts, disengage flight director modes between 0.5-1.0 NM from the TOI.